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Free, wacky King Mango Strut Parade in Coconut Grove

The wacky 42nd King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway.  …

Free & inexpensive New Year’s Eve festivities & things to do in Broward

If you’re looking for something interesting to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early activities for kids and families. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in 2025 in Broward Anchor Drop and street party in Fort Lauderdale …

Free New Year’s Eve fest with grand anchor drop, entertainment & inflatables

Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop.  Music entertainment is featured at the event.  The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games.  The event in 2025 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31, at Southwest Second Street and Southwest …

New Year’s Eve fireworks on South Beach

Party on Ocean Drive with a bang of fireworks at 11:59 p.m. to bring in the New Year on Sunday, Dec. 31. The New Year’s Eve party is on Ocean Drive and 10th Street in the heart of the South Beach action. Fireworks are at midnight and can be seen from 5th-15th streets and Ocean …

Miami Beach New Year’s Day Celebration

OnStage, the popular music and dance series is presenting a New Year’s Day Celebration Concert. The free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2056 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is at Lummus Park on the Ocean Drive Promenade and 12 St. Performing al-fresco, under the palm trees, during the family-friendly concert will be The Miami Beach …

Free New Year’s Eve party at Bayfront Park, Miami

Once again, South Florida’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration will be at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami from 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, for a Bayfront New Year. General admission is free and includes premium entertainment with concert and fireworks display. VIP prices vary. At the party, fireworks will …

Free & cheap New Year’s Eve celebrations & fireworks in West Palm Beach, Dec. 31

When it’s time to close the door on 2025 and welcome the New Year, here are a few places you can do that with family, friends and neighbors and still have room in your pocketbook to pay for some treats. Sandi’s New Year’s Eve with Ferris and Fireworks When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 – Thursday, …

New Year’s Day fun at 1ONE Celebration in Downtown Miami

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in Downtown Miami during the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s 1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 174 E. Flagler St.  The free, family-friendly block party will include live bands, DJs, vendors and activities for kids.  To keep up with latest news, sign …

Free New Year’s Eve outdoor concert by Orchestra Miami

Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert in which Latin meets jazz meets classical music. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the beach in Collins …

Miramar hosts New Year’s Eve events with inflatables and fireworks

It’s a party. New Year’s Eve events in Miramar Regional Park include entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. Entry is free. Parking is $10.  New Year’s Eve events in 2025 in Miramar include  12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, with kids’ activities including inflatables, face painting, and DJ entertainment 9 p.m. to 12:30 am. …

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